Optimization of Quantization in Higher Order Modulations for LDPC-Coded Systems

In this paper, we evaluate the choice of suitable quantization characteristics for both the decoder messages and the received samples in Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) coded systems using M-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) schemes. The analysis involves the demapper block that provides initial likelihood values for the decoder, by relating its quantization strategy of the decoder. A mapping strategy refers to the grouping of bits within a codeword, where each m-bit group is used to select a 2m-ary signal in accordance with the signal labels. Further we evaluate the system with mapping strategies like Consecutive-Bit (CB) and Bit-Reliability (BR). A new demapper version, based on approximate expressions, is also presented to yield a low complexity hardware implementation.

Authors:

• M.Sushanth Babu
• P.Krishna
• U.Venu
• M.Ranjith

Keywords:

• Low Density parity Check
• Mapping
• Demapping
• Quantization
• Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

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